52 Book Club 2025: #2 - A Character With Red Hair

He smirked, knowing he was on the winning side. "So it's a done deal for three months?" He raised his eyebrows, putting his hand forth for a handshake. I looked at the long fingers and perfectly aligned nails and then at his patient face. Sighing to myself I my own hand into his and ignored the tingles that flowed through every nerve as his fingers curled around my hand and shook it lightly. "Yeah three months." "Goodnight then." He winked, removing his hand from mine and turned to walk away. "Hey wait!" I called out, suddenly remembering something. "You don't have my number." "What makes you think that? I have my ways Smith." And with one last wink I saw him take a turn and disappear from my sight. I let out a long breath, leaning on the nearby wall. Looks like I just made a deal with the Devil. * A sarcastic girl, a cocky guy. Throw in some mystery, murder, filthy jokes, wonderful friends, tons of kisses, secrets, surprises, eye-rolls and a killer on run. And you have got yourself a story never read before. ***So grab a cup of hot chocolate, some chips and a warm blanket and get ready to laugh, cry and bite your lip in anticipation. Enjoy!!

ใครเลยจะรู้ว่างานอดิเรกของ ‘อัลวาโร อัลทาซา’ ทายาทมหาเศรษฐีพ่อค้าอาวุธสงครามแห่งโมร็อกโก ก็คือการเป็นโจรสลัด ออกจี้ปล้น อาละวาดจนชื่อเสียงกระฉ่อนไปทั่วทั้งคาบสมุทร แต่เป้าหมายของชายหนุ่มไม่ใช่ทรัพย์สินเงินทองหรือชีวิตคน หากเป็นผู้หญิง โดยเฉพาะหญิงสาวพรหมจรรย์ที่กล้าหาญพอจะขัดขืนความต้องการอันเร่าร้อนของเขา ‘หม่อมราชวงศ์หญิงอนามิกา’ ไม่เคยคิดว่าการล่องเรือสำราญในทะเลแคริบเบียนเพื่อพักผ่อนหลังสำเร็จการศึกษา จะกลายเป็นฝันร้าย เมื่อเธอต้องตกเป็นเชลยอยู่ในเงื้อมมือของโจรสลัดจอมหื่น มิหนำซ้ำยังปากเสียผิดกับหน้าตาที่หล่อเหลาจนแทบเคลิ้ม ทางเดียวที่เธอจะรอดพ้นจากการตกเป็นทาสบำเรอบนเตียงของเขา นั่นก็คือการคว้ามีดปอกผลไม้ แล้วแทงเขาให้ตายคามือ

Catalina De Luca’s world turns into trouble when a single bullet, unleashed in a moment of heartache by her shattered father, almost claims the life of young Luca Moretti—the 10-year-old son of Matteo Moretti, a formidable billionaire with deep connections to a dangerous underworld. Matteo is driven by a fierce, unwavering belief: “An eye for an eye. And a tooth for a tooth"As danger looms over his son’s life, a fierce determination ignites within him, driving him toward a singular path of retribution. That night, Catalina’s father, consumed by grief over his wife’s passing, unleashed his anguish into the darkness, each shot echoing his heartache. But in a fleeting moment of happiness, a stray bullet found its mark, hitting young Luca and shattering the bliss. Now, Matteo’s fury is limitless. He captures Catalina’s father, dragging her into his lavish estate, a gilded cage where she must tend to Luca until he is strong enough for the crucial surgery that could save his life. But time stretches painfully as Luca’s condition halts the operation, and Catalina is pulled into Matteo’s mysterious realm, where peril lurks beneath every gleaming facade, and the notion of safety is nothing but a mirage. As she delves into the depths of Matteo’s existence, Catalina finds herself captivated by his intricacies—a man who embodies both fierce determination and gentle vulnerability, shattered yet resolute. Catalina uncovers the truth behind Matteo's past, uncovering a heart yearning for redemption and love. As stakes rise, she faces a heart-wrenching choice: navigate the dangerous journey or heal Matteo's broken spirit, seeking salvation for both. In a realm dominated by retribution, is love possible as the only solution to set aside the dangerous world?

When nineteen-year-old Lyra Grayson moves to the remote town of Red Hollow, all she wants is a quiet place to escape her chaotic past. But peace is the last thing she finds. Lyra is sarcastic, skeptical, and allergic to bullshit—but nothing can prepare her for finding out that her new town is crawling with werewolves. Especially when the brooding, volatile Alpha, Kael Thorn, claims she's his fated mate. But there’s a catch: Lyra was born under a blood moon, a cursed omen among the wolves. Her very existence could destroy the balance between clans—or forge a new reign entirely. As Kael wrestles with his beast, and Lyra struggles with terrifying new powers that emerge each full moon, they're hunted by a rogue pack—and haunted by a dark prophecy written in blood. With enemies around every corner, secrets buried deep in the woods, and a bond that defies reason, Lyra must decide: Will she run from the monster she’s becoming—or embrace it?

"What happens when you meet a tall and handsome elf king who has saved your life but kill your temper?" ~*~*~*~ "I'm more of a man in this house. Why can't you let me be on top?" Sean asked with a pout. Oswin groaned, rolling his eyes and wondering just how much more innocent Sean could be. "It takes a heavy responsibility to be the top," he replied. "Responsibility? Then it's perfect. I'm making more money, cooking,..." "Sean. I'm talking about things like stretching and penetrating," Oswin explained as he ignored the bulge in his pants. "Do you even have experience?” “Then teach me, your majesty.” “With pleasure.” ~*~*~*~ It all starts when the elf king, Oswin Alvingham, mysteriously gets stuck in the human realm and loses his powers. As he roams the unfamiliar一dirty and low class if he is to describe Earth, he stumbles into Sean Cooper, a fresh graduate, and a full-time table-waiter, who gets bullied in the alley. Though Oswin's magical power is lost, his physical strength remains invincible. When he rescues Sean, the latter decides to take him in as gratitude. And that is where the mess begins. How can the king of the elf cope with his new life? How can Sean convince himself not to be evil enough to kick his savor out of his house? Most importantly, how do an average mortal and the noble upper-class immortal live together under the same roof and on the same bed? ~*~*~*~* P.S: 1) This book contains mature and explicit 18+ scenes. 2) It also contains little graphic violence in some chapters, but I'll put a warning on the top of those chapters. 3) The ELF here is inspired by Lord of The Ring Series. Therefore, they are tall, slender and beautiful. Not tiny little beings like in children fairy tales.]

Lindsay Lennox, daughter of the governor of Turkey, worries she’ll never have the chance to meet a man and fall in love. Being the youngest of eight daughters, it is customary for all of her sisters to marry before she can be out in society and even meet a man. Her twenty-fourth birthday is coming quickly, and she’s running out of hope. Desperation takes hold and she disguises herself as a servant in order to slip through the palace gates. Disaster strikes when she meets a handsome sea captain and is mistakenly whisked across the sea to England. Lindsay knows her only hope of salvation will be to find her Whitton relatives in England and beg for help. Unfortunately, the devastating Captain Braxton proves more tempting than her lonely heart can resist.

*completed*Victoria Gibberson, an 18 years old telepathic girl who can read the mind of others whenever she wants. It was a curse more than a giftHer parents died in a car accident, one year back, and thus, the first thing she did after completing high school was changing her place of residence, moving to a small town called Pearly Canines with her aunt. But there was something strange with this place. There was a strange lure in this place.The thing that was most strange to her was, she felt an undeniable attraction to this guy called Alexander Hunter. He would stare at her deeply as if knowing her deepest secrets, showcasing her his utmost care.It didn't help her when one night, he came and leaned towards her before whispering seductively in her ears,"Hello, mate. Let's fall in love with each other." *Find me on IG- @scribbler_angelina *

"I rather get dragged in the mud with chains by moving horses or be beaten with a club with nails on it than lose my virginity to you," she spat, looking at him with hate in her eyes, hoping her eyes conveyed the degree of contempt she felt when she spat out the words. Anger and disbelief flashed in his eyes. She was going to be the first woman that would ever reject him, and in such a preposterous manner. He stood up and went over to her while she gummed her back to the wall, having no other room to step back. He gripped her chin with his strong palm, forcing her to look at him, his wicked grey eyes bore into her hazel ones. "What if it's your only ticket to freedom?" "As I said, I rather die." He quickly shoved her onto the bed and she scooted away as he moved towards her. "I am Eros Castillo, leader of the El dragon gang, you dare not reject me, nobody rejects me," he said in a low husky voice, his eyes five shades darker, his countenance grim and dangerous.

***This is the third book in the series*** I lost the girl, the love of my life. I lost my family. Now I’m lost. I thought after the war for Riocht, life would get back to normal. I was so very, very wrong. Kellen, now King of the werewolves, thought after Lamia and Mathias claimed the throne and became the King and Queen of shifters, life would go on as normal. That he would rule his kingdom and search for his own mate and live happily ever after. There was still so much to do. He still hadn’t completely taken control of his position as King, leaving his father’s Beta and Delta in charge. Kingdoms and packs still needed to be repaired; he still needed to be officially crowned. And he still needed to grieve the death of his parents. Kellen wakes up to find himself on a boat, going to Goddess knows where and the last thing he remembers is saying goodbye to Lamia and heading home with Mike. When he finds himself in a strange land, sold to a bloody thirsty Alpha and his deranged Luna, for their packs entertainment, his title, means nothing. A man who cares only for three things; the games, the money, and blood; the more shed the better. While Lamia and Mike search for him on the wrong continent Kellen is thrust into the Gladiator games. Kellen fights for his survival and the lives of many, including one beautiful girl who has captured his heart and has been promised to another as their chosen mate. Can Kellen survive the Gladiator games when the odds are stacked against him, save the people and claim the mate the moon goddess promised him? **This is book 3 in The Delta's Daughter series**

بعد قصة حبٍ دامت خمس سنوات، كان من المفترض أن أتزوج من خطيبي المحامي، لكنه ألغى زفافنا اثنتين وخمسين مرة. في المرة الأولى، وبحجة أن متدربته الجديدة أخطأت في أحد الملفات، هرع عائدًا إلى مكتبه وتَركَني وحيدةً على الشاطئ طوال اليوم. في المرة الثانية، وفي منتصف مراسم الحفل، غادر فجأة ليساعد نفس المتدربة بعد أن ادعى أنها تتعرض لمضايقات، وتَركَني أضحوكةً يسخر منها المدعوون. وتكرر السيناريو ذاته مرارًا وتكرارًا؛ فبغض النظر عن الزمان أو المكان، كانت هناك دائمًا "مشكلة طارئة" تخص تلك الفتاة وتستدعي وجوده. أخيرًا، وحينما تلاشى آخر أملٍ في قلبي، قررتُ أن أطوي صفحته إلى الأبد. لكن في اليوم الذي حزمتُ فيه حقائبي ورحلتُ عن المدينة، جُن جنونه، وأخذ يقلب العالم بحثًا عني.